Avocado

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swahili name

Parachichi

More Local Names

borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
Ikloviu
kauma:
kikuyu:
Mukorobea
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
Abocado
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:

Scientific Name

Persea americana

plant family

Plant Details and use

For teeth problems like gingivitis and teeth cavities, the seed is crated, dried and ground to powder. The powder is mixed with water to form a paste and applied on the affected part of the mouth. 
 

To manage acid reflux, the seed coat is removed and the avocado seed is crated, dried, and ground to powder. A teaspoon of the powder is mixed with a glass of warm water and taken twice a day.

N/B: This is also good for the treatment of amoeba, painful periods and worms infections.

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treatable conditions